Jaz's Last Soccer Game

It has taken me a while to post this, but here is the little peanut playing the greatest sport in the world - SOCCER. ;-) She had a great time playing with her friends even though they didn't do so well. She really started to show some athleticism and speed as the season went on. Which is very exciting - I think she is starting to grow into those long legs of hers.

Jaz is thinking about whether or not she wants to keep playing. She has shown an interest in Gymnastics ever since the Olympics. She did gymnastics in Georgia for about a year when she was 6 and again before that for a year when she was 4 (I think). We shall see, I won't force her to play soccer, but the team has asked that I take over coaching which would be a tough decision for me if Jaz doesn't want to play. So for now I am going to look into a gymnastics class for her to participate in and wait until the Spring to see what she would like to do about soccer. (fingers crossed) ;-)

TGIF

Well this weekend could actually be pretty busy for us. Tonight we are headed to the Jack-o-lantern Spectacular at Washington Park. It is an amazing show. There are over 2,000 illuminated hand-carved jack-o-lanterns around the Carillon and the Washington Park Botanical Garden and showcases the carving talents of area residents, artists and District 186 students. And one talented area resident just happens to be Jaz herself. When her dad came to visit they each carved a pumpkin that will be included in the event. So tonight we will be doing a "Where's Waldo" with her jack-o-lantern in hopes of getting her picture with it. So be on the look out, if we find it, I will have her post the picture.

Then on Saturday is Jaz's last soccer game for this fall season. Hopefully they will end on a good note. The season has been rather tough. They play against kids anywhere from 2nd grade to 4th or 5th grade I think. And let me tell you, that is a big gap, especially for a relatively new team. But I think it was a good experience for her and everyday she seems to show potential to become a great athlete. Now I am not going to push her into doing something she doesn't want to do. I am just excited that it's not all about lip gloss and Zac Efron anymore. :-)

And then if all goes well we are headed to the Walker's 1st Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday late afternoon to do some taste-testing. Luckily I have a bye this Sunday and don't have a soccer game. Which by the way I only have one more league game then it's the playoffs. I am excited to announce that my team (check out our mascot....he's little so don't miss him) already won the league despite the fact that we still have another game to play.

Have a good weekend everyone!

Welcome!

Hello Everyone,

I have decided to start a blog for Jaz and I. Through this site family and friends will be able to see how we are doing, what we are up to, and of course view recent pictures, and so much more. I decided to start a blog because I am horrible with sending thank you cards, and birthday cards, pictures, and all the like. I am just so busy and I have way too many sticks in the fire it seems like. But it has been like that for many years and I highly doubt it will be changing any time soon. So I figured this would be a great way to tackle the problem.

I invite everyone to subscribe to our blog using the links to the right. You can become a follower or subscribe to posts, as well as comments. This way you will be updated on when we have posted something new. Jaz will be making some posts too. I have a feeling they are going to be short winded.....just taking a guess. If anyone has gotten an e-mail from her you know what I mean.

For a quick update, Jaz has picture day today. She woke up before I did. By the time I got out of bed she was already dressed, ate breakfast, and took care of the dogs. She is growing up so fast. She is doing great in school. Stay tuned, I will be scanning in and posting some of school work as well so you guys can see how she is doing as well.

Jaz is almost done with her 2nd season of YMCA soccer on the Ladybugs. She is having fun, even though her team is more reminiscent of the Bad News Bears as opposed to the Ladybugs. ;-) I think she has three games left. She plays every Saturday at 1:30pm at the YMCA soccer fields out at UIS. She performs better for a crowd, so she says, so try and make it if you can.

As for me, I took a new job about 2.5 months ago for Bunn-O-Matic as a Graphic Designer. I am loving it. My department is a blast and I think there is a great opportunity for me here. For those of you who don't know, BUNN is the #1 Commercial Coffee Brewer manufacturer in the world and is headquartered here in Springfield, IL. I highly encourage all of you to purchase a BUNN home model. They are wonderful. :-)

Well that is all for now. I hope everyone is enjoying the change of the seasons. I know I am. Yeah leaves and long sleeves!


With Love,
Nick